Energy, in the form of fossil fuels, is the driving force of human life; therefore, renewable energy sources such as solar energy are seen as the answer to the energy crisis. However, these are relatively new technologies and might affect the environment negatively. In this article, Khushal Matai discusses the Read more…
HAMIRPUR: The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) is planning to set up a solar power generation unit at its proposed hydel-power generation site at Dhaula Sidh on the Beas river. The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) is planning to set up a solar power generation unit at its Read more…
SHIMLA: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur will inaugurate 5-MW Berra Dol solar power plant at Shri Naina Devi shrine in Bilaspur on Wednesday. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur will inaugurate 5-MW Berra Dol solar power plant at Shri Naina Devi shrine in Bilaspur on Wednesday. Constructed by HP Power Corporation Read more…
Buildings which are intended to require LEED certification need to assess many things relating to energy efficiency, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and related materials and resource selection. But we should know that choosing the right air filter also can be an essential part of a building’s environment approach. There Read more…
The Thal Sena Bhawan will come up near the army’s sprawling Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantonment. Spread over 39 acres, the multi-storeyed complex, which will have a constructed area of 7.5 lakh square metre, will house 6,014 offices and is expected to be built by 2024-25. Defence minister Rajnath Singh, Read more…
Vidhan Bhavan, Mantralaya’s annex building and new administrative building at Nariman Point, and the Traffic Police’s headquarters at Worli are now among 11 state-owned green buildings in Mumbai. The government owns 45,000 buildings across the state and of these, 300 have been converted into green structures, The Maharashtra Sadan in Read more…
A residential society in Chembur has not only switched to solar power to reduce their electricity bill to zero, but also convinced seven other societies in their neighbourhood to go the green way. The 13-storey Aashutosh Co-operative Housing Society (CHS) — part of Neelkanth Vihar Complex in Tilak Nagar — Read more…
After green homes, it’s now green office spaces. Amid rising concerns over climate change, real-estate players such as K Raheja Corp, Godrej, Tata Realty, Mahindra and Kalpataru are expanding their green footprints with sustainable office complex designs. K Raheja Corp already has millions of sq ft of green commercial space Read more…
Despite rampant violations of its housing laws and rules, its slums and unauthorised colonies, India holds promise when it comes to green buildings. The country secured third position this year in the US Green Building Council (USGBC) annual ranking of the top 10 countries for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Read more…
SmartCity Kochi: The SmartCity Kochi has been awarded by an industry body for its ecological sustainability, according to a PTI report. The award recognises the efforts of the city to go green and take initiatives which attempt to save energy, recycle waste, conserve water, avoid usage of plastic and promote overall Read more…